Main description:

Dyslexia in Adolescence: Global Perspectives presents international case studies on the psychosocial development and academic progress of adolescents with dyslexia to enhance understanding of adjustment factors, outcomes and support. The continuation of a qualitative longitudinal research project that focused on children between ten and twelve years of age, this volume revisits them between ages fourteen and sixteen. Through semi-structured interviews, personal narratives, and other assessments, these case studies relate the trials and tribulations associated with the development of adolescents with dyslexia from around the world and the challenges that parents face in supporting their children.

Contents:

List of Tables

Dyslexia in Adolescence by Peggy L. Anderson and Regine Meier-Hedde

Introduction to the Study by Peggy L. Anderson and Regine Meier-Hedde

Johan, a Case Study of a Swedish Adolescent with Dyslexia by Eva Wennas Brante

Gwyn, a Case Study of an Australian Adolescent with Dyslexia by Christina E. van Kraayenoord

Ka-ho, a Case Study of a Chinese Adolescent with Dyslexia by Steven S. W. Chu and Kevin K. H. Chung

Xavi, a Case Study of a Spanish Adolescent with Dyslexia by Rosa Maria Gonzalez Seijas

Percy, a Case Study of an Indian Adolescent with Dyslexia by Sunil Karande and Rukhshana F. Sholapurwala

Alon, a Case Study of an Israeli Adolescent with Dyslexia by Talya Gur

Joao, a Case Study of a Brazilian Adolescent with Dyslexia by
Giseli Donadon Germano and Simone Aparecida Capellini

Vincente, a Case Study of a Chilean Adolescent with Dyslexia by Arturo Pinto Guevara
and Maria Pomes

Janko, a Case Study of a Hungarian Adolescent with Dyslexia by Eva Gyarmathy

Valeriy, a Case Study of a Russian Adolescent with Dyslexia by
Olga Inshakova

Jacob, a Case Study of a Canadian Adolescent with Dyslexia by Brenda Linn,
Barbara Bobrow and Ronald W. Stringer

Christian, a Case Study of a German Adolescent with Dyslexia by Regine Meier-Hedde

Jim, a Case Study of an American Adolescent with Dyslexia by Peggy L. Anderson

Cross-Case Analysis and Reflection by Peggy L. Anderson and Regine Meier-Hedde

Researcher Biographies